Earth and space

6.10(A)

Earth's Four Big Systems

Differentiate between the biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere and identify components of each system.

Part of The student understands the rock cycle and the structure of Earth

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Intro

Earth's Four Systems

Scientists divide Earth into four systems, or spheres, so they can study how the planet works. A system is a group of parts that work together. In this lesson you will learn to tell apart the biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere.